Leading developer MRP has secured planning consent for the £250m redevelopment of Liberty House in Kensington Olympia, paving the way for a major mixed-use development that will deliver Grade A office space alongside a 371-bedroom hotel pre-let to Dalata Hotel Group.
The scheme, approved by the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham Planning Committee, will transform the existing 1980s Liberty House office building into a landmark commercial development comprising 110,000 sq ft of Grade A office accommodation and a four-star Maldron-branded Hotel.
Positioned adjacent to the recently completed £1.3 billion Olympia regeneration, the development will capitalise on growing demand for high-quality workspace and hotel accommodation within one of London’s fastest evolving business and leisure destinations.
Construction is scheduled to commence in early 2027, with completion anticipated in 2029. The project has been designed by AHMM and will be delivered by contractor McAleer & Rushe.
The office is a new-build, headquarters-style building and has been designed to meet the requirements of modern occupiers, providing 12,000 sq ft floor plates, tiered landscaped terraces and green roofs, alongside strong sustainability credentials. The hotel will feature contemporary cafes, modern bars and restaurants at ground-floor level, creating an inviting destination that will further strengthen the area’s hospitality and leisure offering.
The hotel scheme has been designed around the principles of retention and regeneration, with the west-wing concrete frame retained and basement for the hotel which significantly reduces embodied carbon.
Targeting a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating, the project incorporates an energy strategy centred on sustainable technologies and low-carbon design. Public realm improvements will include enhanced landscaping along Hammersmith Road and Brook Green, the retention of mature trees and the creation of a landscaped central courtyard designed to improve amenity for occupiers, hotel guests and visitors.
Angus Monteith, Development Director at MRP, said: “We are delighted to receive unanimous approval for the redevelopment of Liberty House. The decision reflects the value of meaningful consultation with the local community and a design process that responds positively to feedback. The development forms part of the continued evolution of Kensington Olympia as a major commercial, cultural and hospitality destination, building on significant recent investment in the area while delivering premium office accommodation, new hotel capacity and high-quality public realm improvements.”
Shane Casserly, Deputy CEO of Dalata Hotel Group said: “The Maldron London Olympia will be our seventh hotel in London, a strategically important market for the company. The regeneration of the Olympia district creates a significant opportunity to capture both corporate and leisure demand in this prime location. We look forward to partnering with MRP to deliver another best-in-class Maldron hotel.”